Christ Episcopal Church hosts Valentine’s benefit

The event will feature dinner and dancing to live swing music by the Top Shelf Big Band.

Proceeds will benefit the Palo Alto Veterans Administration Hospital’s Polytrauma Rehabilitation Unit and the Fisher House – where church members provide monthly family-style meals – and the Community Services Agency.

The public is invited to bring their valentine and their friends, said the Rev. Lauren P. McCombs, “for fun that also connects us to a larger purpose.”

Tickets are $45.

For reservations and more information, call 948-2151, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit ccla.us.

Union Presbyterian offers healing room

Union Presbyterian Church of Los Altos offers an InSpirit Praise & Prayer Healing Room 10 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of every month in the sanctuary, 858 University Ave. The next healing room is scheduled March 2.

Director Laurie Kurgas said the healing room is open to anyone battling an illness or injury, or feeling discouraged.

“We will pray with you for healing and for you to draw closer to God,” she said.

For more information, email Kurgas at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..